Sports

Mind and Body

Can Weed Make Recreational Running Easier? These Runners and Scientists Are Racing To Find Out

ByDawn Attride
Science

The Psychological Coping Mechanisms Of Elite Athletes Can Help Everyone Face High-Pressure Situations

ByTom Siegfried and Knowable Magazine
Apps

Apple’s Sports App for iPhone Is a Decent Start, but It Could Be So Much More

ByJames Pero
Not Sports

Not Sports: How geeky charm turned a WWII maneuver into a competitive sport

ByEmma Betuel
No Deal

EA 'FIFA 22': Why a $150 million fight actually doesn't matter

ByTomas Franzese
Mind and Body

Does creatine make you stronger? How the supplement may boost athleticism

ByAli Pattillo
Drift King

One ride in a 1400HP electric Mustang told me everything I need to know

ByJordan Golson
Let my Cameron go

36 years later, the meaning of 'Ferris Bueller' is still hiding in plain sight

ByCollin Preciado
Not Sports

Giant bullet chess: The best way to break a sweat and flex your mind

ByEmma Betuel
Goooooooooal

The future of sports is algorithms, not athletes

BySarah Wells
Slam dunk

30 years ago, one epic commercial revitalized the Godzilla franchise

ByBrian VanHooker
Not Sports

The improbable rise of competitive juggling means a new breathtaking sport

ByEmma Betuel
Definitely Sports

10 sports you didn't know were sports

ByJoAnna Wendel
EVs

This Electric Hypercar Pays Homage to an F1 Legend

ByJackson Chen
Skate or Die

You need to play the most explosive sports game ever made ASAP

ByRobin Bea
GAINZ

Test your weightlifting knowledge with 5 questions

ByJoAnna Wendel
Take me out to the ball game

Baseball in the time of Covid-19

ByJoAnna Wendel
Culture

Sports in the time of Covid-19

ByNick Lucchesi
Om nom nom

Is competitive eating a sport? 5 ways to train your body and mind

ByElana Spivack
Play ball!

10 sci-fi sports that should be in the Olympics

ByRobin Bea
Olympics

6 Olympic feats that reveal the potential limits of human performance

ByJennifer Walter
Not Sports

Bodyboarding's chaotic quest to be more than a 'sleeping giant'

ByEmma Betuel
Game Recs

You need to play Nintendo's most challenging retro sports game on Switch ASAP

ByDavid Grossman
Step it up

How many steps does it take to live longer? It’s quantity over quality

BySophie Putka
Gaming

How 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater' raised the bar for an underground sport

ByEric Francisco
Game Recs

34 years ago, a forgotten Nintendo masterpiece paved the way for Mario Kart

ByDavid Grossman
Mind and Body

One simple activity could ease your lower back pain

ByHugo Massé-Alarie and The Conversation
Tough call

'MLB The Show 21' Game Pass reactions reveal a big PlayStation problem

ByNick Lucchesi
Kickstart your day

One type of activity proves to have a powerful effect on mental health — study

ByAlecia Cousins, Philip Tyson and Mark Llewellyn
Gaming

You need to play the weirdest retro sports game on Nintendo Switch ASAP

ByDavid Grossman
Not Sports

Meet the sport beloved by America's 31st president and CrossFit

ByEmma Betuel
Sweat it out

Most-effective core exercises: Why traditional sit-ups may not be best

ByJocelyn Solis-Moreira
Runny nose

The weird connection between exercise and antihistamines — study

BySophie Putka
Report

Call of Duty League is stuck in the '90s — it deserves so much more

ByWilla Rowe
Not Sports

'Floor is Lava' host Rutledge Wood explains the surprising secret to winning

ByEmma Betuel
In the zone

Peak athletic performance relies on 2 crucial states of mind — study

ByScott Goddard and Christian Swann
Olympic Science

Twisties and yips: Simone Biles reveals a powerful mind-body connection

ByAnna Funk
Health

This Controversial Breathing Technique Could Dramatically Improve Your Running

ByThe Conversation, Dan Gordon, Chloe French and Jonathan Melville
Take a break

“Overwhelming evidence” proves why rest days are essential for peak performance

ByDerek Ball
Health

“Trench Foot” Is Just One Risk Of Cold Water Therapy — Here’s the Rest

ByMike Tipton, Heather Massey, Clare Eglin and The Conversation
Science

Does exercise improve your microbiome?

ByRachael Rigby and Karen Wright
The Abstract Podcast

Shin-kicking, lawn mower racing, and the surprising athleticism of Not Sports

ByInverse Staff
Innovation

A sports physicist reveals the hidden science behind this year’s World Cup soccer ball

ByThe Conversation and John Eric Goff
Geeking Out

Case “ChaseDreams” Walker Is Obsessed With Secret Rock Climbing Locations

ByDais Johnston
Longevity hacks

Scientists recommend a 10-minute workout with surprising benefits

BySophie Putka
Inverse Recommends

You need to watch the best high-octane sci-fi movie on Amazon Prime ASAP

ByDavid Grossman
Leg Day Observer

Can athletes weight lift too much? Tom Brady’s workouts trigger a debate

BySam Reiss
Longevity hacks

Does music help when exercising? Study finds a curious link to a type of fatigue

BySophie Putka
The GOAT

Simone Biles' Olympic withdrawal exposes sport’s biggest problem

ByKatie MacBride
Guitar Heroes

Not Sports: Fans of this weird exercise also want to achieve world peace

ByEmma Betuel